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Perfecting the crosswalk yield

It was a long winter, with drivers mowing down pedestrians throughout the county, so who can blame people for seeking the fine points of crosswalk law? Today's question involves broad, multi-lane intersections. It's followed by a list of the crosswalk violations most frequently seen in traffic court. How much should [...]

By | May 3rd, 2013|8 Comments

Mailbag: Traffic court and …

Q: Just wondering what type of things people would go to Traffic Court for: Is it just to fight a ticket? Or can I request community service to pay off my fine there? Does the judge ever give fine reductions? A: Yes, yes and yes. Sonoma County Superior Court Commissioner [...]

By | June 4th, 2010|1 Comment

Do’s and don’ts for traffic court

So you got a traffic ticket and you're going to Traffic Court. You won't be alone. "Business is booming in Traffic Court," said Sonoma County Superior Court Commissioner Carla Bonilla, who's been handling it for about five years. Bonilla said she used to handle up to 50 cases a day [...]

By | June 2nd, 2010|7 Comments